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Chongqing in 3 Days: Walking Itineraries

Chongqing in 3 Days: Walking Itineraries

by Jacques | 21,Oct,2026 | World discoveries

Chongqing differently: three walking tours, with maps, to explore the city away from Instagram clichés.

Chongqing: discovering China’s mountain city

Chongqing: discovering China’s mountain city

by Jacques | 21,Oct,2026 | World discoveries

Discovering Chongqing for the first time: History, geography, practical tips, and my personal impressions.

Skye, Highlands by Train and Edinburgh: the Best of Scotland

Skye, Highlands by Train and Edinburgh: the Best of Scotland

by Jacques | 3,Jun,2025 | World discoveries

Discovering Scotland between the magnificent landscapes of the Isle of Skye, a spectacular train journey, and the historic charm of Edinburgh.

Keys to a Successful Independent Trip to Egypt

Keys to a Successful Independent Trip to Egypt

by Jacques | 13,Dec,2024 | World discoveries

Contrary to popular belief, traveling independently in Egypt is easy, thanks to a highly developed tourism infrastructure.

Egypt by the sea: Marsa Matruh, Alexandria and Sinai

Egypt by the sea: Marsa Matruh, Alexandria and Sinai

by Jacques | 13,Dec,2024 | World discoveries

We discovered Egypt’s cultural and geographical contrasts between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea.

En route to the little-known oasis of Siwa

En route to the little-known oasis of Siwa

by Jacques | 13,Dec,2024 | World discoveries

The Siwa oasis has to be earned, as it takes nine hours by car to reach it from Cairo. But once there, it’s an enchantment!

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